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: But they had a close relationship with the
: Spanish Royal Family, before and after the
: restoration. Queen VE was Albert’s
: godmother. The princely couple attended King
: Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia’s wedding and
: proclamation. The Count and Countess of
: Barcelona attended Caroline’s first wedding.
: The relationship deteriorated severely after
: Prince Albert succeeded to the throne. No
: member of the SRF attended Prince Albert’s
: enthronement festivities or his wedding.
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: I recall that in 2005 when Madrid presented
: its case to the IOC to stage the 2012
: Olympics, Prince Albert, who was a member of
: the IOC, asked some very negative questions
: that cast doubt on Madrid's bid. Is this
: what caused the rift and/or do you know if
: there were any other factors involved?
Yes.That was the cause for not attending his enthronement. Concerning hus wedding, another cause: inviting LA of Borbon as Royal Highness and Duke of Anjou.
He was finally received at Zarzuela in 2016, in an audience with King Felipe. So, maybe there has been a kind of forgiveness with the new reign.
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